The Watchman’s Gone Gordon Lightfoot
"The Watchman’s Gone" by Gordon Lightfoot, released in 1975, is a #Folk song reflecting themes of loss, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy as the narrator contemplates absence and the inevitability of change. Lightfoot’s signature storytelling, combined with gentle melodies, creates an introspective atmosphere. The song resonates with listeners, showcasing Lightfoot's influence in folk music.
[Verse 1]
Just like birds of a feather
We too have followed the golden sun
It feels so good
Knowing the watchman's gone
[Verse 2]
If I give you a rose, buddy
Would you please bury it in the fields?
I seen a rose
Watching it all fold out
[Verse 3]
There's a train down at the station
It's come to carry my bones away
Two engines on
Twenty-one coaches long
End to end
Twenty-one coaches bend
The watchman's out
Kicking the bums about
[Verse 4]
If I wait for the right moment
You can bet I'll climb aboard unseen
I've done it before
I know I can do it in my sleep
Just like birds of a feather
We too have followed the golden sun
It feels so good
Knowing the watchman's gone
[Verse 2]
If I give you a rose, buddy
Would you please bury it in the fields?
I seen a rose
Watching it all fold out
[Verse 3]
There's a train down at the station
It's come to carry my bones away
Two engines on
Twenty-one coaches long
End to end
Twenty-one coaches bend
The watchman's out
Kicking the bums about
[Verse 4]
If I wait for the right moment
You can bet I'll climb aboard unseen
I've done it before
I know I can do it in my sleep
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